2025 Boston College Softball Transfer Portal Tracker

A few Eagles have already entered their names into the portal.

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The 2025 NCAA softball transfer portal window is officially open. 

Players whose seasons have already come to an end are starting to enter their names into the portal and are actively looking for new homes for the 2026 season. 

Currently, Boston College has had five players enter the portal in pitchers Abby Dunning and Gabriella Aughton, outfielder Darien McDonough, and infielders Gator Robinson and Emma Jackson.

Gator Robinson, INF- Cal

Boston College shortstop Gator Robinson entered her name into the transfer portal on May 23, according to D1Softball’s Transfer Portal Tracker. 

In 2025, she started in 51 games and recorded a .201 batting average as well as 17 runs batted in, two home runs, and 13 stolen bases. Robinson played at shortstop for the Eagles.

Robinson announced her decision to transfer to Cal on May 26 via her Instagram.

Emma Jackson, INF- Cal

Boston College infielder Emma Jackson entered her name into the transfer portal on May 23, according to D1Softball’s Transfer Portal Tracker. Jackson spent two seasons with the Eagles, appearing in 105 games and making 104 starts. During her time in Chestnut Hill, she recorded a .254 batting average with 28 runs batted in, 11 stolen bases, and two home runs.

In 2025, she played at second base for Boston College.

Jackson announced her decision to transfer to Cal on May 26 via her Instagram.

Abby Dunning, P 

Boston College pitcher Abby Dunning has entered the transfer portal, according to Softball America managing editor Brady Vernon. Dunning spent four seasons on The Heights. 

During that time frame, she had 62 starts in 93 appearances and allowed 337 hits, 224 runs (183 earned), 255 walks, 387 strikeouts, and 27 home runs in 412 innings of work. She boasted a 3.11 ERA and 31-33 record. 

In 2025, she made just five appearances and pitched 12.1 innings. Her last outing was on March 14 at Virginia. 

“Boston College Abby Dunning, who only threw 12 innings this past year, is in the transfer portal. She was All-ACC Third Team in 2024,” said Vernon via X. 

Boston College Abby Dunning, who only threw 12 innings this past year, is in the transfer portal. She was All-ACC Third Team in 2024.

Also, a great time to share the new improved @SoftbalAmerica that we are still updating https://t.co/p8WuCbcCRK

— Brady (@BradyVernon) May 7, 2025

Gabriella Aughton, P

Boston College pitcher Gabriella Aughton has entered her name into the transfer portal, according to the D1Softball Transfer Portal Tracker. She spent three seasons in Chestnut Hill, however only appeared in games in 2024 and 2025.

This past season, she was a part of a rotation that had limited arms. In total, she pitched 13.2 innings out of the bullpen and allowed 19 hits, 17 runs (15 earned), walked 12 batters, and struck out nine. She also gave up four home runs. 

Darien McDonough, OF- Binghamton

Boston College outfielder Darien McDonough announced her decision to enter the portal on May 6. The Lincoln, R.I., native spent four seasons with the Eagles where she appeared in 106 games which included 73 starts and boasted a .206 batting average. She notched six home runs and batted 26 runs in. 

“After being hurt my senior season, I am happy to say I have entered the transfer portal as a grad student with one year of eligibility,” said McDonough via X.

McDonough transferred to Binghamton.

After being hurt my senior season, I am happy to say I have entered the transfer portal as a grad student with one year of eligibility!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️ @SoftballPortal @thunderjam134 @HopsAP pic.twitter.com/KXUuUXhJ4D

— Darien McDonough (@DarienMcdonough) May 6, 2025

This story will be updated when/if more players enter their names into the portal.